How hard it was for Daniil Medvedev. The world number 3 needed three sets to overcome Alexander Shevchenko, who is however in 96th place at the ATP.
In this match between two Russians, it is ultimately the more experienced of the two who wins. Daniil Medvedev won 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 to advance to the round of 16 of the Masters 1000 in Madrid.